Deepak Jain Deepak Jain Asked 8 months ago

Can you stop vomiting before it happens?

I sometimes get this weird churning feeling in my stomach and know I'm about to vomit. It's very unpleasant. Are there any tricks or techniques to actually stop yourself from vomiting once that feeling starts?

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Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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I used to ignore constant nausea and just suck on mints, but it turned out to be a severe gallbladder issue that got quite bad because I delayed. If this is happening regularly, please don't just try to suppress it at home. Go get a proper stomach checkup done by a specialist.

Nisha Sharma Nisha Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Oh god, that horrible watery mouth feeling just before it happens, I totally get it. Honestly, sometimes sitting right under a fast fan and taking deep breaths through your nose helps calm the stomach down. Just try not to panic or move too much till the wave passes.

Rahul Deshmukh Rahul Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I get chronic acidity nausea and have mastered this. As soon as you feel it coming, sit straight, don't lie down, and rinse your mouth with cold water. Sucking on an ice cube or sniffing a freshly cut lemon really blocks that gag reflex instantly for me.

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Sunita Verma Sunita Verma Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Ghar pe cold water is the easiest thing, just take very small sips slowly. Also, don't look at your phone or try to read because that motion makes the dizziness worse. Just sit quietly near a window for some fresh air and wait it out.

Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Beta, in my seventy years, I have seen that our body knows when it needs to throw out something bad. If it's just motion sickness, slow deep breathing or a small piece of ginger works wonders. But don't force your body to stop it if it's bad food, sometimes letting it out is the only way to feel better.

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Rohan Mehra Rohan Mehra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I had severe vomiting episodes last year and immediately went to Max Hospital. My doctor explained that trying to stop it without knowing the cause is not a good idea. You should ask a good physician for proper antiemetic drops or tablets instead of experimenting.

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